watergirl,
I think you further point out my assessment of the Ultimate Rake with your post. I am strictly stating the facts concerning the rake. I certainly did not intend to attack the integrity of the product you are distributing/selling throughout the US. In fact, I mention several times that the rake, with its hydrofoil design, is a great concept, thus giving it many advantages over a beachcomber rake. The hydrofoil allows for extended throwing range, and holds tight to the bottom when retrieved. I too, find the one piece solid handle to be another great improvement over the beachcomber rake, but that still does not take away from the fact that the handle is shorter than the beachcomber's. In general, I think most people would agree that the fewer moving parts on an item, the less prone that item is to break or malfunction. Don't get me wrong, the ultimate rake is built very solidly, but I don't think the hydrofoil could sustain the severe abuse that a beachcomber head could. And finally, price...I state that the price tag on your item was a little higher than the beachcomber....I find that $130.00 is "a little higher" than the $90 to $105 price tag that one would find on a beachcomber rake. I feel it is important for all pond meister's to have the facts so they can make their own educated decisions. The facts are the facts.
